Scholastic Reader Level 1: Fun with First-Grade Friends

Two bestselling Level 1 readers–in one book!
Share lunchtime with Sam and his First-Grade Friends! In THE LUNCH BOX SURPRISE, everyone is hungry and sits down to eat. But, oh no, Sam’s mom forgot to pack his lunch! Sam is sad and hungry, until the First-Grade Friends help out by sharing their lunches with him!
Then, in RECESS MESS, everyone goes out to play. Sam is having fun, until he needs to use the restroom! Sam can’t read or spell. Is he a B-O-Y or a G-I-R-L?
This book includes two rhyming easy-to-read stories that celebrate friendship and childhood.

Grace Maccarone is a two-time winner of the IRA-CBC Children’s Choice Award.
Betsy Lewin is a recipient of the Caldecott Honor.
Lunch Box Surprise:
“The simple sentence structure and thumping rhythm will help young children read right through to the book’s satisfying conclusion. A good choice for those just beginning to read.” –Booklist
Recess Mess:
“Kids will laugh at the common dilemma.” –Booklist

Grace Maccarone is the author of many children’s books, including Mother, May I?; Itchy Itchy Chicken Pox; and Bless Me: A Child’s Goodnight Prayer. She lives in Scarsdale, New York.